Define the number of nursing staff available
Assess the professional skills and certifications of each nurse
Determine nurse's preferences for shift timings
Evaluate the leave requests of nurses
Calculate total man-hours needed based on patient volume
Format the preliminary schedule
Allocate shifts equally among nurses
Ensure each shift is covered by appropriate skill level
Debate and address any conflicting schedules
Approval: Preliminary Schedule
Implement the changes suggested post approval
Upload final schedule to shared platform
Notify nurses about their respective schedules
Handle any last-minute changes or swaps
Approval: Final Schedules
Ensure all nursing staff have acknowledged their schedule
Monitor real-time compliance with schedule
Create report on schedule adherence
Prepare plan for the next scheduling process